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Backend Software Engineer Java & Spring Microservices

A leading media company in Cape Town is seeking an Intermediate Backend Software Engineer to help build next-generation Golf Club Management technology. The role involves autonomy in delivering software features, engaging in code reviews, and ensuring operational stability, leveraging technologies like Java, Spr ...

Backend Software Engineer Java & Microservices

A leading media company is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to enhance their Golf Club Management technology platform. This role involves delivering components to backend microservices, writing maintainable code, and participating in the full software development lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have foundati ...

Remote Senior Backend Engineer — Java/Spring Microservices

A prominent fintech company is seeking an experienced Senior Back-End Developer in Cape Town. The role involves designing and maintaining scalable services using Java and Spring Boot, developing RESTful APIs, and managing data workflows with tools like Kafka and Apache Airflow. Candidates should have strong expe ...

Backend Java Engineer – Spring Boot, AWS & Microservices

A leading banking institution is looking for a software engineer in Johannesburg to design, code, test, and maintain software systems. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years' experience in backend development using Java and Spring, along with proficiency in AWS and REST APIs. This role involves creating techn ...

Senior Java Engineer — Spring & Microservices

A technology-focused firm in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Senior Java Developer. The role involves building Java applications within a banking environment, with responsibilities in design, planning, and deployment. Candidates should possess over 10 years of programming experience and a solid foundation in t ...

Senior Java Engineer — Spring Boot & Microservices

A leading finance recruitment agency is looking for a Java Developer in South Africa, Wes-Kaap. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of Java development experience, with strong skills in Spring and Spring Boot. Familiarity with RESTful APIs and SQL databases is essential. This role involves working in a ...

Senior Java Engineer Spring, Microservices & Cloud

A technology solutions firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Java Engineer to contribute to the development of robust Java applications. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in Java development and a strong proficiency in frameworks such as Spring. Responsibilities include designing ...

Senior Java & Spring Engineer Microservices & Cloud

A recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Java/Spring Developer to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg, GP. The role involves designing, coding, testing, and deploying solutions for a fast-paced Banking environment. Candidates should have substantial experience in Java and the Spring Framework, with strong prob ...

Senior Java Backend Lead | Spring Boot & AWS Microservices

Weaver Fintech Ltd is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer and Team Lead to design and deliver scalable backend systems for their business platform on AWS. The ideal candidate will have strong Java/Spring Boot experience, a track record of leading teams, and the ability to implement high-quality microservices. Resp ...

Senior Java Backend & Microservices Engineer

Boardroom Appointments is looking for a skilled Java Developer in Sandton, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Technology, Science, or Engineering and a minimum of 5-10 years of Java experience. They should also possess strong back end and front end development skills, along with robust knowledge ...

Java Developer Spring, Microservices (Telecom)

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a dynamic development team in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will build scalable applications primarily in telecommunications systems. Ideal applicants should have over 3 years of Java experience, proficiency in Spring Framework, and f ...

Java Developer Spring, Microservices & Cloud

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Java developer for a role in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in Java development along with proficiency in Spring Framework, SQL, and related technologies. Candidates with banking and finance experience are preferr ...

Cape Town Java Engineer: Core Java, Spring & Microservices

A consulting firm in Cape Town is looking for a Java Developer with expertise in Core Java and Java 8, as well as experience in implementing EJB components and Hibernate ORM. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Spring MVC, Spring Boot, and possess solid knowledge of SQL and ETL processes. Knowledge of Mi ...

Cape Town Java Engineer: Core Java, Spring & Microservices

A consulting firm in Cape Town is looking for a Java Developer with expertise in Core Java and Java 8, as well as experience in implementing EJB components and Hibernate ORM. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Spring MVC, Spring Boot, and possess solid knowledge of SQL and ETL processes. Knowledge of Mi ...

Software Engineer Java Spring Boot

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description A skilled Back‑End Software Engineer with solid experience building cloud‑hosted services using Java/Kotlin and Spring Boot. As a key member of Old Mutua ...

Software Engineer Java Spring Boot

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description A skilled Back‑End Software Engineer with solid experience building cloud‑hosted services using Java/Kotlin and Spring Boot. As a key member of Old Mutua ...

Software Engineer Java Spring Boot

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description A skilled Back‑End Software Engineer with solid experience building cloud‑hosted services using Java/Kotlin and Spring Boot. As a key member of Old Mutua ...

Software Engineer Java Spring Boot

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description A skilled Back‑End Software Engineer with solid experience building cloud‑hosted services using Java/Kotlin and Spring Boot. As a key member of Old Mutua ...

Software Engineer Java Spring Boot

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description A skilled Back‑End Software Engineer with solid experience building cloud‑hosted services using Java/Kotlin and Spring Boot. As a key member of Old Mutua ...

Software Engineer Java Spring Boot

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description A skilled Back‑End Software Engineer with solid experience building cloud‑hosted services using Java/Kotlin and Spring Boot. As a key member of Old Mutua ...

Senior Java Engineer: Spring Boot, Microservices, Cloud

A leading finance technology firm in South Africa is looking for a skilled developer to combat code challenges and create innovative solutions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, with at least 5 years of Java coding experience. Proficiency in Spring framewo ...

Senior Java Backend Engineer | Microservices & REST

A tech solutions company is seeking a Senior Java Back-End Developer based in Pretoria. The ideal candidate will require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of experience in software development and engineering. Responsibilities include developing high-technology software solutions, work ...

Senior java backend engineer | microservices & rest

A tech solutions company is seeking a Senior Java Back-End Developer based in Pretoria. The ideal candidate will require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of experience in software development and engineering. Responsibilities include developing high-technology software solutions, work ...

Senior Java Engineer — Enterprise Backend & Microservices

A dynamic technology firm in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Java Developer to design and maintain enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will leverage Java technologies like Core Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate ORM, working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You will be involved in architecture di ...

Hybrid Java Backend Engineer — APIs & Microservices

A technology consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Java Developer for a hybrid model contract role. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of Java development experience and strong knowledge of Spring / Spring Boot. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining Java-based applications and collab ...

Senior Java Engineer: Backend, Microservices & Mentorship

A leading creative technology company in Cape Town is seeking a Java Engineer to join our development team. In this role, you'll design and maintain back-end services and APIs, mentor junior engineers, and drive improvements in engineering processes. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in Java, a solid ...

Senior Java Backend Engineer APIs & Microservices

A recruitment agency in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Java Developer with at least 5 years of experience using Java and the Spring framework. You will be responsible for designing and maintaining back end applications and RESTful APIs while collaborating closely with your team. A solid understanding of RabbitMQ ...

Senior Java Developer | Spring, Microservices & PostgreSQL

A leading IT services provider in South Africa is looking for skilled Intermediate - Senior Java Developers to enhance and support existing development teams. Candidates should have over 5 years of programming experience, ideally with Java EE and Spring Framework, and be familiar with Agile methodologies. The po ...

Senior Java Engineer AWS Microservices, Spring Boot Hybrid

A technology company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer for a 6-month hybrid contract. Candidates should have over 5 years of Java development experience, particularly with Spring Boot and AWS. You will design and implement scalable microservices, collaborate with teams on CI/CD processes ...

Software Engineer Java Spring Boot Developer

Description A skilled Back‑End Software Engineer with solid experience building cloud‑hosted services using Java/Kotlin and Spring Boot.As a key member of Old Mutual’s engineering team, the incumbent will contribute to designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend microserv ...

FinTech Software Engineer — Java/Spring & Node.js

A fintech company based in Cape Town is looking for a software developer with 2-5 years of experience in software development. The role involves designing applications, maintaining existing services, and participating in DevOps cycles. Candidates should be proficient in Java, Spring, JavaScript, and comfortable ...

Software Engineer Java Spring Boot Developer

Description A skilled Back‑End Software Engineer with solid experience building cloud‑hosted services using Java/Kotlin and Spring Boot.As a key member of Old Mutual’s engineering team, the incumbent will contribute to designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend microserv ...

Software Engineer Java Spring Boot Developer

Description A skilled Back‑End Software Engineer with solid experience building cloud‑hosted services using Java/Kotlin and Spring Boot.As a key member of Old Mutual’s engineering team, the incumbent will contribute to designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend microserv ...

Java API Developer Backend Engineer (Spring/APIs)

A technology recruitment company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Intermediate Java Developer to join their Bank project team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in API development, with 5 to 8 years of experience in Java and relevant frameworks like Spring and Hibernate. Responsibilities ...

Senior Backend Engineer Java/Spring, Scalable Systems

Apply By To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here! Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below. Apply ByWe're on the lookout for energ ...

Backend Software Engineer (C#) — Cloud & Microservices

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Backend Software Engineer specializing in C#. The role requires a relevant tertiary qualification and at least 3 years of experience in software development, particularly in backend technologies. Responsibilities include the full software development lifecycle, from de ...

Senior Software Engineer: Backend & Microservices Lead

An innovative organisation in the medical claims sector seeks a Senior Software Engineer for their team in Port Elizabeth. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in software development, strong back-end service skills, and the ability to mentor junior developers. Responsibilities include leading softwar ...

Senior Software Engineer: Backend, Microservices & DevOps

Headhunters is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate will lead the design and development of scalable software systems while mentoring junior developers. This role requires a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, strong pro ...

Senior Software Engineer II (JAVA & Microservices)

About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you will undertake difficult research, design, and software development assignments within the French team. You will provide direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the setup, the development, and the tuning of a legal search platform. ...

Java Software Engineer: Cloud Native Microservices

Network Finance is seeking a Java Developer in Randburg, South Africa. The role involves designing and developing cloud-ready services and RESTful APIs, taking ownership from design to deployment, and collaborating with teams to deliver technical solutions. Required qualifications include a BSc in Computer Scien ...

Java Software Engineer: Microservices & REST API

A reputable software development company in Pretoria is seeking a talented Java Software Engineer. The role involves developing software in Java, creating RESTful APIs, and contributing to microservices projects within an Agile team. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or diploma and a minimum of 3 years ...

Senior Software Engineer II (JAVA & Microservices)

About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you will undertake difficult research, design, and software development assignments within the French team. You will provide direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the setup, the development, and the tuning of a legal search platform. ...

Senior Software Engineer II (JAVA & Microservices)

About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you will undertake difficult research, design, and software development assignments within the French team. You will provide direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the setup, the development, and the tuning of a legal search platform. ...

Senior Software Engineer II (JAVA & Microservices)

About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you will undertake difficult research, design, and software development assignments within the French team. You will provide direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the setup, the development, and the tuning of a legal search platform. ...

Senior Software Engineer II (JAVA & Microservices)

About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you will undertake difficult research, design, and software development assignments within the French team. You will provide direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the setup, the development, and the tuning of a legal search platform. ...

Remote senior java backend engineer scalable microservices

A dynamic software solutions provider seeks a highly skilled Senior Java Developer in Johannesburg to join its remote team. With 6-10 years of experience, the successful candidate will design and develop microservices, utilizing Java, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. The role emphasizes clean ...

Remote Senior Java Backend Engineer Scalable Microservices

A dynamic software solutions provider seeks a highly skilled Senior Java Developer in Johannesburg to join its remote team. With 6-10 years of experience, the successful candidate will design and develop microservices, utilizing Java, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. The role emphasizes clean ...

Remote Senior Java Backend Engineer Scalable Microservices

A dynamic software solutions provider seeks a highly skilled Senior Java Developer in Johannesburg to join its remote team. With 6-10 years of experience, the successful candidate will design and develop microservices, utilizing Java, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. The role emphasizes clean ...

Remote Senior Java Backend Engineer Scalable Microservices

A dynamic software solutions provider seeks a highly skilled Senior Java Developer in Johannesburg to join its remote team. With 6-10 years of experience, the successful candidate will design and develop microservices, utilizing Java, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. The role emphasizes clean ...

Remote Senior Java Backend Engineer Scalable Microservices

A dynamic software solutions provider seeks a highly skilled Senior Java Developer in Johannesburg to join its remote team. With 6-10 years of experience, the successful candidate will design and develop microservices, utilizing Java, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. The role emphasizes clean ...

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